Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift vs Triton Black Lizard 450 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shiftstacks up against the Triton Black Lizard 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAccess AMS 4.38 SM Gear ShiftTriton Black Lizard 450
Model year20162015
Price$7,249$7,790
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower38 hp38 hp
Weight236 kg311 kg
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave
Tires165/70-10 / 225/40-10 165/70-10 / 225/40-10

Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift vs Triton Black Lizard 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift and the Triton Black Lizard 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift brings 38 hp in a 236 kg package, while the Triton Black Lizard 450 counters with 38 hp at 311 kg. On price, the Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: